Ontario Trade and Investment Office

Being co-located in the Consulate General of Canada in New York City, the Ontario Trade & Investment Office is part of the Government of Ontario’s Ministry of International Trade (MIT) and carries the broad economic development mandate of the Province of Ontario in the north-eastern United States (New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Connecticut, Greater Boston Area and Greater Chicago Area).

The Trade & Investment Office facilitates bi-lateral trade and investment between Ontario and its market territory, promotes Ontario products and services, facilitates meetings between Ontario suppliers and US buyers, and helps US companies in seizing investment opportunities in Ontario and setting-up a presence.

Ontario’s business environment is designed for global success. Ontario is an efficient North American hub for international investment and trade. It offers cost-effective, direct access to global markets through a number of free trade agreements, a multicultural and highly educated workforce, streamlined regulations, a low-risk investment climate, competitive business costs, one of the most generous R&D incentives among G7countries, a great quality of life and more. World leading companies across all sectors have invested billions to start or expand their operations in Ontario.